Tag : Mother's Day
Lemon Coconut Bites
The tangy lemon flavor of this layered bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It takes me back to selling lemonade on...
Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake
To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but it's so easy to whip together that you...
Cappuccino Muffins
These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not only are they great for breakfast, they...
Rhubarb Scones
My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into a scone.
Lemon Chiffon Cake
This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker,...
Apple Cake for Passover
Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this passover cake!
Pistachio and Coconut Cake
This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The secret is adding instant pistachio...
Grapefruit Layer Cake
I grew up in Florida where we had 10 grapefruit trees and were constantly trying to use the fruit in different ways. This luscious...
Aloha Cupcakes
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them...
Strawberry Tarragon Chicken Salad
After thinking about creating this salad for some time, one spring I used my homegrown strawberries and fresh tarragon to do a little...
Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake
Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well. My grandmother used...
Puff Pastry Danishes
Even though they're simple to make, these jam-filled pastries are right at home in a holiday brunch spread. They were my dad's favorite,...
